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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.53, 969.97 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.53, 969.97 and 415.53 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.53 : 969.97 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.53/969.97 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.53x = 969.97 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.53x = 403,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,051.63/646.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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